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Wake Forest Falls 79-77 Against NC State - Game Recap

NC State got 31 points from DJ Burns en route to a 79-77 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

NC State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.5-point spread as underdogs.

NC State got 17 points from Jarkel Joiner and another 16 points from Terquavion Smith. Jarkel Joiner contributed 4 assists, while Greg Gantt cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Wake Forest got a 22-point performance from Damari Monsanto, who was supported by 18 points from Tyree Appleby. Tyree Appleby had 7 assists in a losing cause for Wake Forest, while Andrew Carr grabbed 9 rebounds.

NC State trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored NC State as they grabbed 36 boards, while Wake Forest only had 35

NC State heads into a battle against Florida State. Wake Forest, meanwhile, will have their next action against Duke.